Gun safety advocates are pushing for the passage of a proposal that would require firearm owners to report the theft of a gun within 48 hours of realizing the weapon has gone missing. Surprisingly, only 15 states require gun owners to report that a firearm has been stolen. Federally licensed firearms dealers must report lost […]
Data Shows Concerning Gun Trend In Minnesota
New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) suggests that legally purchased firearms are showing up at crime scenes, both on a national scale and in Minnesota, much faster than in years past. The data suggests a growing problem when it comes to firearms across the country, according to the feds. […]
Can A DUI Affect Your Ability To Possess A Gun In Minnesota?
Statistics suggest that roughly 1 in 3 Minnesotans own a firearm and roughly 1 in 7 have a DUI on their record, so by that math, roughly 1 in 21 Minnesotans would have a DUI on their record and own a firearm. However, does a DUI exclude you from being able to legally obtain and […]
As Gun Permits Soar, It Pays To Know Possession Laws
The second amendment to the US Constitution grants citizens the right to bear arms, but that doesn’t mean you can just buy a gun and carry it around as you please. There are both state and federal regulations that govern how citizens can legally carry firearms, and considering the recent news that a record number […]
Minnesota Classifies BB Gun As A Weapon
A felon caught with a BB gun in his possession during a traffic stop will face a harsher sentence after the Minnesota Court of Appeals classified the item as a firearm. The decision isn’t too surprising, as the state’s two appellate courts have repeatedly classified a BB gun as a firearm. The latest case involves […]
